Frigidaire 131945200 User Manual

P/N 131945200 (0002)

ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

Product Registration ....................... 2

Important Safety Instructions .......2-3

Washing Procedures .................... 4-6

Stain Removal..............................6-7

Common Washing Problems........... 8

Care and Cleaning..................... 9-10

Avoid Service Checklist ............10-11

Warranty and Service (U.S.) .......... 12

Warranty and Service (Canada)..... 13

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Thank you for choosing thisThank you for choosing this

Thank you for choosing this

Thank you for choosing thisThank you for choosing this washer.washer.

washer. This owner's guide will

washer.washer. explain proper operation and care.

Record Your Model and SerialRecord Your Model and Serial

Record Your Model and Serial

Record Your Model and SerialRecord Your Model and Serial NumbersNumbers

Numbers

NumbersNumbers

Record below the model and serial numbers found on the washer serial plate located at the top, inside of the door opening. Keep these numbers for future reference.

Model Number __________________ Serial Number ___________________ Date of Purchase_________________

The self-addressed REGISTRATION CARDREGISTRATION CARD

REGISTRATION CARD should be

REGISTRATION CARDREGISTRATION CARD filled in completely, signed and returned.

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Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this washer.Read all instructions before using this washer.

Read all instructions before using this washer.

Read all instructions before using this washer.Read all instructions before using this washer.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when

using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

Prevent FirePrevent Fire

Prevent Fire

Prevent FirePrevent Fire

Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in,

or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the washer. These substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.

Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer.

These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials.

Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or

explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot

water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. EXPLOSIVE.EXPLOSIVE.

EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before

EXPLOSIVE.EXPLOSIVE. using the washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious

bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the washer.

HYDROGEN GAS ISHYDROGEN GAS IS

HYDROGEN GAS IS

HYDROGEN GAS ISHYDROGEN GAS IS

Instructional VideoInstructional Video

Instructional Video

Instructional VideoInstructional Video

An instructional video has been included with your washer. It highlights features unique to this tumble action washer and will help you operate your washer correctly. This video is especially helpful if your previous washer was a vertical-axis model.

This Owner's Guide provides general operating instructions for your washer. It also contains information about features for several other models. Your washer may not have every feature included here.

Use the washer only as instructed in this Owner's Guide and the InstructionsInstructions

Instructions card included with your

InstructionsInstructions washer.

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White Consolidated Industries, Inc.

OperatingOperating

Operating

OperatingOperating

Protect ChildrenProtect Children

Protect Children

Protect ChildrenProtect Children

Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision

of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.

Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the

washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.

Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal

injury, observe all warnings on product labels.

Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the

washer door to prevent accidental entrapment.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

FOR YOUR SAFETYFOR YOUR SAFETY

FOR YOUR SAFETY

FOR YOUR SAFETYFOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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Important SafetyImportant Safety

Important Safety

Important SafetyImportant Safety InstructionsInstructions

Instructions

InstructionsInstructions

electrical shock. Do not use anelectrical shock. Do not use an

electrical shock. Do not use an

electrical shock. Do not use anelectrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord oradaptor plug or extension cord or

adaptor plug or extension cord or

adaptor plug or extension cord oradaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong fromremove grounding prong from

remove grounding prong from

remove grounding prong fromremove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure toelectrical power cord. Failure to

electrical power cord. Failure to

electrical power cord. Failure toelectrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can causefollow this warning can cause

follow this warning can cause

follow this warning can causefollow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.serious injury, fire or death.

serious injury, fire or death.

serious injury, fire or death.serious injury, fire or death.

rounding type

wall receptacle

Use this way ONLYUse this way ONLY

Use this way ONLY

Use this way ONLYUse this way ONLY

liquid chlorine bleach with otherliquid chlorine bleach with other

liquid chlorine bleach with other

liquid chlorine bleach with otherliquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilethousehold chemicals such as toilet

household chemicals such as toilet

household chemicals such as toilethousehold chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid orcleaners, rust removers, acid or

cleaners, rust removers, acid or

cleaners, rust removers, acid orcleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia.products containing ammonia.

products containing ammonia.

products containing ammonia.products containing ammonia. These mixtures can produceThese mixtures can produce

These mixtures can produce

These mixtures can produceThese mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can causedangerous fumes which can cause

dangerous fumes which can cause

dangerous fumes which can causedangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death.serious injury or death.

serious injury or death.

serious injury or death.serious injury or death.

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Avoid fire hazard or Avoid fire hazard or

Avoid fire hazard or

Avoid fire hazard or Avoid fire hazard or

Do not under any circumstances cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong from this plug.

Power supply

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CORRECTCORRECT

CORRECT

CORRECTCORRECT

Do not use or mixDo not use or mix

Do not use or mix

Do not use or mixDo not use or mix

Prevent InjuryPrevent Injury

Prevent Injury

Prevent InjuryPrevent Injury

To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.

To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical power cord of the washer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptorground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor

ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor

ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptorground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.plug.

plug.

plug.plug.

usage can produce poisonous gas--resulting in serious injury or death.

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Do not Do not

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Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the label.

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Do not Do not

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Do notDo not

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Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.

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Do notDo not

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All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicerAll repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer

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All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer

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All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicerAll repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.

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Do notDo not

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Do not tamper with controls.

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Do notDo not

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Do not Do not

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Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.

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Do not Do not

the power supply before attempting any user maintenance. Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.

moving. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in the cycle selector knob and allow the drum to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

The third grounding prong must never be removed. NeverThe third grounding prong must never be removed. Never

The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never

The third grounding prong must never be removed. NeverThe third grounding prong must never be removed. Never

Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect

To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from

To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are

This washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will stop if it becomes overheated. The washer will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually turned off during this time.

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Note:Note:

Note: The instructions appearing in

Note:Note: this Owner's Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Frigidaire Home Products has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

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• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.

Sort laundry into loads that can be

washed together.

Empty pockets.

• Read the Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.

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Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.

Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.

Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions, pages 2-3, before operating this washer.

Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions

1.1.

Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.

Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.

1.1.

Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.

Sort items by recommended water temperatures and wash time.

• Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast

• Separate items which shed lint from items which attract lint. Permanent

• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.

• Separate lacy, sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items.

2.2.

Prepare items for washing.Prepare items for washing.

Prepare items for washing.

2.2.

Prepare items for washing.Prepare items for washing.

• Empty pockets.

• Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.

• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove nonwashable

• Remove pins, decorative buttons, belt buckles, and other objects which

• Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing.

• Place delicate items such as bras, shoulder pads, hosiery, and belts in a mesh

• Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.

Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions

Operating Instructions card for operating your specific model.

Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read

items. press, synthetic, knit and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs

and chenille bedspreads.

trims and ornaments. could be damaged. This also helps protect other items in the wash load.

bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle.

Place delicate items in a mesh bag.

Add laundry load to washer.

3.3.

Pretreat stains and heavy soil.Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

3.3.

Pretreat stains and heavy soil.Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

Stain RemovalStain Removal

See

Stain Removal, pages 6-7, for details.

Stain RemovalStain Removal

4.4.

Add laundry load to washer.Add laundry load to washer.

Add laundry load to washer.

4.4.

Add laundry load to washer.Add laundry load to washer.

• Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load.

Do not wash single itemsDo not wash single items

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Do not wash single items such as a sweater, towel or jeans. This may

Do not wash single itemsDo not wash single items

cause an out-of-balance load. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.

• Single heavy items such as a bedspread can be washed separately.

• The washer can be fully loaded, but the items should not be tightly packed. The door should close easily.

5.5.

Add detergent, bleach and fabric softener to automatic dispenser following these steps:Add detergent, bleach and fabric softener to automatic dispenser following these steps:

Add detergent, bleach and fabric softener to automatic dispenser following these steps:

5.5.

Add detergent, bleach and fabric softener to automatic dispenser following these steps:Add detergent, bleach and fabric softener to automatic dispenser following these steps:

A.A.

OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPENSER DRAWEROPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPENSER DRAWER

OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPENSER DRAWER

A.A.

OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPENSER DRAWEROPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPENSER DRAWER

• Slowly open the dispenser drawer by first sliding the safety latch to the right, then pulling the drawer out until it stops.

• After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser drawer. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the bleach and fabric softener.

Note:Note:

Note: From time to time you may see water in the bleach

Note:Note: and fabric softener compartments. This is a result of the siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the washer.

B.B.

DETERGENTDETERGENT

DETERGENT

B.B.

DETERGENTDETERGENT

• Add measured detergent to the detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer.

• Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the beginning of the cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent can be used. Note: Liquid detergent will drain into the washer drum as it is added.

• Low sudsing detergent is recommended for this washer. Use the manufacturer's recommended amount.

• Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the load.

• For best results, avoid oversudsing. Final rinse water should be suds free.

C.C.

LIQUID BLEACHLIQUID BLEACH

LIQUID BLEACH

C.C.

LIQUID BLEACHLIQUID BLEACH

• If desired, measure out the recommended amount of liquid bleach (not to exceed 1/3 cup (80 mL)) and pour it into the center compartment labeled "Liquid Bleach" and marked with this symbol .

• Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the bleach which could result in damaged clothes.

Do not use powdered bleach in the dispenser.Do not use powdered bleach in the dispenser.

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Do not use powdered bleach in the dispenser.

Do not use powdered bleach in the dispenser.Do not use powdered bleach in the dispenser.

D.D.

FABRIC SOFTENERFABRIC SOFTENER

FABRIC SOFTENER

D.D.

FABRIC SOFTENERFABRIC SOFTENER

• If desired, pour the recommended amount of fabric softener into the compartment labeled "Fabric Softener" and marked with this symbol .

• Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could result in stained clothes.

Do not pour fabric softener directly on the washDo not pour fabric softener directly on the wash

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Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash

Do not pour fabric softener directly on the washDo not pour fabric softener directly on the wash load.load.

load.

load.load.

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